Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(23-9) -
May 8, 2009(Key vote)

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote to repeal sections of H. 303 as amended by the Senate and authorize school districts to redirect 5% of funds for traditional teachers to virtual education coursework.

Highlights:

-Authorizes school districts to temporarily fund up to 2.63% of their teaching positions with federal money (Sec.1). -Authorizes school districts to redirect up to 5% of funds for traditional teachers to virtual education coursework (Sec.1).

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(House)
(49-15) -
May 7, 2009(Key vote)

Vote Result

Yea Votes

Nay Votes

Vote to repeal sections of H. 303 as amended by the Senate and authorize school districts to redirect 5% of funds for traditional teachers to virtual education coursework.

Highlights:

-Authorizes school districts to temporarily fund up to 2.63% of their teaching positions with federal money (Sec.1). -Authorizes school districts to redirect up to 5% of funds for traditional teachers to virtual education coursework (Sec.1).